Ellen Killoran

Ellen is a seasoned journalist and former media & entertainment reporter with a taste for true crime. Formerly a senior editor at IBTimes, her work has appeared in Forbes, Rolling Stone, Maxim, NYMag, Indiewire, and more. She co-produced the HBO documentary "Youth Knows No Pain" and appeared in a documentary series that aired alongside the Lifetime movie "Manson's Lost Girls." Tips: ekilloran@crimonline.com

‘Let’s go commit a murder’: Suspect accused of stabbing star golfer to death posted chilling Facebook message; was covered in blood and sand when he rode bike to a residence the day of murder
Murder

The man suspected of murdering a standout golfer in broad daylight last month reportedly appeared at a home not far from where the body was found covered in sand and blood, and took a shower there. The Des Moines Register reports that authorities are continuing to build a case against Collin Richards for the the September …

Family Crime
October 16, 2018

Child comes home to find mom, 4 siblings dead of apparent murder-suicide

A Tennessee mother and four of her children were found dead in their Columbia home in what police believe is a murder-suicide. The Columbia Daily Herald reports that emergency responders arrived to the home following a report of a shooting Monday evening and found a mother and four of her children dead. District Attorney General Brent …

Consumer
October 15, 2018

Expert skydiver dies after her parachute doesn’t open during jump

An experienced skydiver died on Sunday when her parachute failed to open during a jump. NBC News reports that the female skydiver, who has yet to be identified, was killed during an attempted jump at Lodi Parachute Center in Lodi, California. The woman appears to have been a skilled skydiver, having successfully executed over 2,500 parachute …

Celebrity Justice
October 15, 2018

Aaron Hernandez was physically and sexually abused; hid romantic relationship with high school football teammate: Report

A Boston Globe investigative series has found that former NFL standout Aaron Hernandez, who died of suicide in prison last in 2017, was abused as a youth and hid a “sexual relationship” with his male teammate in high school. The investigative series was based on previously undisclosed communications Hernandez had while in prison, court and …

Family Crime
October 12, 2018

Domestic Violence Month: Help is available NOW — Call these hotlines for immediate support and resources

It’s National Domestic Violence month in the U.S. and countries all over the world. If you are someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some resources that can help right away.

The National Domestic Violence hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Resources for the deaf are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST) by videophone (855-812-1001), instant messenger (DeafHotline) or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) provides resources for victims and advocates affected by sexual assault. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a staff member who can connect you with sexual assault resources in your area.

For youth in crisis, The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 at (1-800) 4-A-Child or (1-800) 422-4453.

Visit the website for the National Coalition of Domestic Violence for further resources: https://ncadv.org/resources

Help is always available. Make the call that could save your own or someone else’s life today.

Family Crime
October 12, 2018

Wife claims she accidentally stabbed husband to death after slipping on dog poo: Police

A Florida woman facing murder charges claims she accidentally stabbed her husband after slipping on dog feces. Fox 35 reports that Rachel Fidanian, 38, has been arrested on murder charges in the stabbing death of her husband, 40-year-old Bryant Fidanian, in Lakeland on June 25. Beginning with the 911 call she placed after her husband …

Celebrity Justice
October 12, 2018

Crew member dies after fall on set of Mr. Rogers movie starring Tom Hanks

A crew member has died after an accident on the set of a movie about Mister Rogers starring Tom Hanks. The Associated Press reports that James Emswiller, 61, died after he fell two stories during an accident on the set of “You are my Friend,” which is filming in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Allegheny County authorities …